Deck Logs

USS Orleck Deck Logs

The Deck Log Project was a very energetic project designed to place all 37 years of USS ORLECK DD 886’s history as seen through the Deck Log entries that were diligently kept over those three plus decades she served as a United States Warship. After much planning and dreaming, Gary Peters dedicated himself to making this project dream a project reality and did just that. He also mentored John Barrios in the work and when Gary died, John continued the work without a beat being missed. Both Gary and John were such dedicated volunteers and we will be ever thankful for the excellent job they did. What appears below is the introduction and explanation for use of the project as written by Gary Peters.

Good Searching To You – Robert L. Orleck

Please note: The following entries have been reproduced as accurately as possible from the actual deck logs of the USS ORLECK (DD-886). In order to create a more readable and comprehensive view, I have taken some liberties with both structure and punctuation. Many of the original entries contain the actual names, service numbers and rank & rate of personnel in service aboard. In order to protect personal privacy, and avoid embarrassment, I have fabricated the names of individuals involved in violations of standards of conduct. Other entries which are not related to disciplinary matters, will contain the factual information as in the original logs. Any errors in spelling, punctuation or format are mine alone.

Gary R. Peters

In the event that your memory has deteriorated over the years, as mine has, or, if you were not involved with bridge operations, you may find the following definitions handy.

Ad: administration

AOL: absent over leave

ASW: Anti-Submarine Warfare

BCD: Bad Conduct Discharge

BuPers: Bureau of Personnel

Com: Commander

Des: destroyer

Div: division

OTC: Officer in Tactical Command

Pac: pacific

PAL: prisoner at large.

Pers: personnel

pgc: per the gyro compass

psc: per steering compass, the magnetic compass at the helm.

Ron: squadron

SOPA: Senior officer present afloat.

Sub: submarine

TAD: Temporary Additional Duty

T & pgc: True as per gyro-compass.

True: actual bearing from the gyro-compass.

Uncle: Local time

USNEV: Enlisted Volunteer, 18 years old when enlisted, served 1 year active duty, then sent to active reserve for 4 years or the inactive reserve for 6 years.

Thanks for posting that Phil. Wish we could see more such posts from others. How about those who were aboard on September 15 which is the anniversary date for USS ORLECK By the way she is coming up on her 68th birthday. Bob